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Rotterdam to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Zurich takes 9h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 54m
Duration
1,113 km
Distance
CHF 302
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
8h 21m
CHF 245–567

Rotterdam to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,113.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich HB via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 21m.

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